Which of the Following Is True of Major Transformations

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of major transformations?

• A) One "global system" has replaced another.
• B) Transformations have usually occurred after major wars.
• C) They can be difficult to distinguish from temporary change.
• D) Examples include World War I, World War II, and the Cold War.
• E) All of the above are true.

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Definitions:

Interchangeable Parts

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Labor Surplus

A situation in which the supply of workers exceeds the demand for their services, often leading to unemployment and lower wages.

Economic Depression

A long-term downturn in economic activity characterized by high unemployment, low consumer spending, and business failures.

Pre-Industrial Artisan

A skilled craftsperson who manually produces goods or provides services, traditionally working within a small-scale, labor-intensive process prior to industrialization.